Herb-Infused Pan-Seared Salmon with Avocado Salsa
Wild-caught salmon seared to a perfect crust, served atop a vibrant avocado salsa with fresh cilantro and lime. This Pacific Northwest-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 19 minutes, pairs salmon fillets, avocado, red onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 1, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 oz salmon fillets
- 1 medium avocado
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat salmon dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp sea salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Heat 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place salmon skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 5 minutes until skin is crisp.
- Step 3: Flip salmon and cook for 3-4 more minutes until opaque halfway through. While salmon cooks, dice avocado and mix with red onion, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and remaining 1/2 tbsp olive oil.
